Latest update: 16/11/2012 

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Twitter has become a battleground in the current war between the Israeli army and Hamas. We take a look at a communications exercise online, as well as the tragic story of a BBC cameraman who lost his baby son in a rocket attack. Also, The Economist engages in some French-bashing... again!

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
Has "World War Web" begun?
20/01/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Has "World War Web" begun?

MEDIAWATCH: In less than the US legislature geared up to impose far-reaching anti-piracy legislation on the web which was quickly met with a 24-hour internet "blackout" supported by big-name sites like Wikipedia and to top it all off one of the top file-sharing websites in the world, MegaUpload, was shut down. In response, online "hacktivists" Anonymous targeted key government websites around the world. Is this the beginning of "World War Web"?
Will the real Captain Schettino please stand up?
20/01/2012 - MEDIA WATCH

Will the real Captain Schettino please stand up?

MEDIAWATCH, Thurs. 19/1/2012: Speculation about what really happened on the Costa Cocordia last weekend continues. How much were Costa Cruises bosses aware of? Has the captain of the stricken vessel been scapegoated?
Wikileaks protests anti-piracy laws
18/01/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Wikileaks protests anti-piracy laws

MEDIAWATCH, Wed, 18/1/2012: Wikipedia and other prominent websites in the US shut down operations for 24 hours to protest against anti-piracy laws they feel could limit freedom of expression. Also, are French children better behaved?
Costa Concordia captain becomes hate figure
18/01/2012 - MEDIA WATCH

Costa Concordia captain becomes hate figure

MEDIAWATCH, Tues. 17/1/2012: We take a look at reaction to the Costa Concordia captain's apparent abandonment of ship long before his panicked passengers were delivered to safety. Also, British Airways falsely announces a crash landing on a Miami-Heathrow flight. Finally, divisions emerge in North Korea's Kim dynasty.
A future where human beings are 'downgraded'
16/01/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

A future where human beings are 'downgraded'

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Mon. 16/1/2011: A French short film imagines a future where, as with the credit rating of countries, the "social utility" of human beings could be prescribed and downgraded. Also, French Defence Minister Gérard Longuet likens François Hollande to the captain of the stricken Costa Concordia cruise ship. Finally, today is "Blue Monday" according to some - is it really the grimmest day of the year, or just "churnalism"?

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